Meet at 7:55 a.m. at El Cerrito Del Norte BART station (6400 Cutting Blvd., Richmond) or at 8:25 at end of S. 51st St. in Richmond.
There is a spur from the SF Bay Trail to this point. We will bird East Shore State Park along the SF Bay Trail from Richmond to Berkeley, ending at University Ave. and I-80. Bring bicycle lock and liquids. Bring lunch or purchase at Seabreeze Market. Bicycle helmet required. Reservations not necessary but an e-mail or phone call would be appreciated. Rain cancels.
Car: Take Bayview exit from I-580 north. Turn left to cross west over freeway, go left on Seaport, and immediately turn left on S. 51st St. Go to end and park on street. Entrance to short spur to the SF Bay Trail starts here. If you are concerned about security, park at Point Isabel and ride north on trail about .75 mile to meet group. Transit: Meet at BART station at 7:55 a.m. To ride to trail, take Ohlone Greenway Trail south to Potrero Ave., turn right toward bay, cross San Pablo Ave., and go left onto S. 55th St. immediately after crossing under I-80. Turn right onto Gately, left onto Ells, and right onto Bayview. Cross Carlson, go over I-580, then turn left onto Seaport and immediately left onto S. 51st St. and proceed to trail. It is also possible to go from El Cerrito Plaza Station to the trailhead via Carlson.
